FASHION

HOW TO TIE YOUR GELE

Recently ladies try to appear in most occasions in their native attire and I tell you, tying a neat hair gear complements your fashion. Most ladies find it difficult to get that defining look with their Gele, even after wearing a good make up.

Today, I will be sharing a step by step tutorial on how to tie a Gele perfectly.

1. Start by folding in the end of the Gele, to get a smooth base at the front (crown of the head).

2. Take the Gele and wrap it around the head from the back to the front (towards your forehead) ensuring that the ends at the front are equal. This aspect is very important.

3. Then take one side of the Gele, (I do with my left side) and wrap it towards your right all the way round to the left ear and secure with your han
ds. At this point, the left side of the Gele will be shorter than the right side.

4. Take the right side and cross it over the left side of the Gele. Then take the right side (the longer side) round the head to the back, wrapping it and securing it with your hands At the back. 

5. At the side and back of the Gele, begin to arrange the Gele, measure around the head in layers.

6. At the tip end of the two sides, begin to squeeze the ends to form a fan from the middle of the layout, ensuring that the left over at the end closest to you is enough to grip.

7. Ensure you get a good grip by tying the both ends into a knot twice to be firm and tight.

8. At this point there will be 2 layers at the top of the Gele piece. Start arranging the layer at the back first making sure the highest point of the Gele is in the middle.

9. Draw the Gele from back and make sure it’s at the hair line.Be sure not to push back excessively as to prevent the Gele from falling off your head. Also be sure not to pull your ears out of the Gele.

10. Start making lines and pleats, forming layered steps at the front of the Gele with your fingers. Be sure to try to make them as defined as possible.

That’s it! If you have any special tips to add to the process above, be sure to add them in the comments.

By: Okoye Chizoba